Episode 51
What Economists do and why the world needs them
Explores the different jobs economists do and why they are important
September 2, 202044m 11s
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Show Notes
Economics Explained host Gene Tunny chats with Brisbane-based businessman Tim Hughes about what economists do and why the world needs them.
Relevant links include:
Wired article on Google Chief Economist Dr Hal Varian
Behavioural economics with Dr Brendan Markey-Towler
Topics
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